Ashish Kothari

YouTube video by डॉ.नरेंद्र दाभोलकर विवेक व्याख्यानमाला संस्कृती, पर्यावरण और आजीविका. लडाख आंदोलन और सोनम वांगचुक क्या सवाल उठा रहे है ।-आशिष कोठारी

Trouble in Ladakh - historical, ecological, social, cultural, economic context, and what we can do to help it secure autonomy within Indian Constitution (in Hindi) www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK-e... @ladakh75.bsky.social @ladakh.bsky.social @shrishteebajpai.bsky.social @vikalpsangam.bsky.social

Flowerfall - Diwali medley. Flowers of 8 species, incl. Parijatak/Harsingar (Coral jasmine), Moringa (Drumstick), Kachnar (Bauhinia), Akash mallige (Indian cork tree), Kaner (Yellow oleander), African tulip. Picked up from ground, 19.10.2025.

Food has a way of bringing us together, creating memories that last long after the meal is over. As we celebrate Food Day, we're grateful for all the delicious moments we've shared with our community. For us food isn't just about what's on the plate—it’s about the connections we make, the moments we share, and the joy we create together. As we head into the festive season, we're excited to relive these delicious memories and create many more with you all! 🌟✨🌟 Food pics from @saggecovillage | @timbaktu.collective | @chizamiweaves | @farmersshare 🍛🍽️

Food has a way of bringing us together, creating memories that last long after the meal is over. As we celebrate Food Day, we're grateful for all the delicious moments we've shared with our community. 🌟

Tomorrow (4 Oct), in Pune (India), come join! @ladakh75.bsky.social

In the midst of all the mayhem, the latest being depressing events in Ladakh, nature still provides calm and inspiration. Offerings from a tree outside my place in Pune, today. @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @shrishteebajpai.bsky.social @yuvanaves.bsky.social

Who is to blame for violence in Ladakh? Movement leaders who've promoted & demonstrated peaceful means for 4 yrs, or govt that callously refuses to fulfil its own promises? scroll.in/article/1086...
@ladakh75.bsky.social @vikalpsangam.bsky.social @amitav.bsky.social @shrishteebajpai.bsky.social

My first attempt at photo'ing the Milky Way. From Tsokar, Ladakh, 21.8.2025

World's Highest Court plugs for Climate- will it change things, without people's mobilisation? ashishkothari.in/wp-content/u... @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @amitav.bsky.social @jksteinberger.bsky.social @climatejusticeuk.bsky.social @350.org @fridaysforfuture.bsky.social @greenpeace.org

When I'm 64! (on eve of birthday) When I’m 64 – To no-one in particular (with apologies to the Beatles)   When I get older, losing my hair Just a few hours from now Will you ...

When I'm 64! (with apologies to the Beatles) ashishkothari51.blogspot.com/2025/08/when...

Weaving A Path to Ecological Justice, The Global Tapestry of Alternatives and the Rights of Nature Tribunals creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @shrishteebajpai.bsky.social @rightsofnature.bsky.social #ecologicaljustice #climatejustice #rightsofnature

Lula: Protect nature and climate When Lula took office, he promised zero deforestation in the Amazon and zero greenhouse gas emissions.Yet he’s caved into lobbying from oil companies, opening up the Amazon basin for drilling and allo

This is Lula's last chance to protect nature and climate: action.eko.org/a/lula-s-las...

Churning the Earth (2024) Full Documentary 44 minutes | In the face of widespread ecological destruction, social injustice, economic deprivation, there are powerful countercurrents. 'Ordinary' people in several parts of India are resisting the...

Churning the Earth (2024) Full Documentary www.filmsforaction.org/watch/churni... @vikalpsangam.bsky.social

Film Screening: Vikalp Sangam- A Confluence of Alternatives. 20 July, 5 pm IST, Pune (in person, no online). 2014-on, bringing together initiatives meeting human needs that ensure ecological sustainability & social equity.
@vikalpsangam.bsky.social @shrishteebajpai.bsky.social @arnazk.bsky.social

Gandhi visits Öcalan again A dialogue on peace, non-violence, and self-governance

Mahatma Gandhi visits Abdullah Ocalan - dialogue on peace, non-violence, and self-governance, in the wake of dissolution and laying down of arms by Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) - www.meer.com/en/94916-gan... @rojava.bsky.social @kurdi.bsky.social @shrishteebajpai.bsky.social @amitav.bsky.social

World of Reptiles and Amphibians. 6th and latest in my 'World of ...' series of doodles. You can find the other 5 (along with many other doodles) at www.behance.net/ashishkothar...

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The River Parliament: A Sacred Confluence Speaks Out - Dark 'n' Light Ashish Kothari shares his report from a unique gathering, the first in recent history, a meeting of South Asia’s rivers. This short story explores the trials and tribulations of the rivers, shedding l...

River Parliament: A Sacred Confluence Speaks Out - a meeting of South Asian rivers, sharing plight, strategising how to be free - darknlight.com/projects/sho... @robmacfarlane16.bsky.social @shrishteebajpai.bsky.social

Flowerfall. Collected from the ground, on this morning's walk around my colony in Pune, India.

Importance of indigenous knowledge, collective action, and sustainable conservation as alternatives to mainstream development models. Interview, in English, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati - idronline.org/article/envi...

TODAY! HOY! Communities across world assert radical democracy, challenging liberal 'democracy', authoritarianism, & ecological destruction. Launch of their Declaration.
Presentacion de la Declaracion de Democracia Radical y Autonomía
June 10, 1 pm GMT
Registration :
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Arbitrary actions by communal forces in India, encouraged by right-wingers in govt, are getting more and more ridiculous and tragic! scroll.in/latest/10824...

The lovely Lamayuru monastery, Ladakh, early May 2025.

Traditional governance and religious harmony in Ladakh: 3 interviews Interviews conducted in Ladakh, Apr-May 2025

On traditional governance, maintenance of religious harmony, and more, in Ladakh (India) - 3 interviews in Hindi with village headmen ashishkothari.in/traditional-...

Back in Ladakh after too long a gap - over one year! View of Indus & Leh while landing this morning.

YouTube video by Vikalp Sangam Vikalp Sangam (विकल्प संगम): A Confluence of Alternatives

Happy to release short film by Srishti Films and Kalpavriksh, on Vikalp Sangam (Alternatives Confluence, India) - covers confluences, documentation, outreach, collaborations, artwork & more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=duRt... @vikalpsangam.bsky.social @shrishteebajpai.bsky.social @arnazk.bsky.social

TODAY! 1 pm GMT - join us for an exciting discussion on dramatic statement by Abdullah Ocalan for Kurdish movement to lay down arms and engage in peace talks Register at: evo.re/oca @rojava.bsky.social

Thirty years of resistance A national alliance in India vows to continue till justice is won

Thirty years of resistance - National Alliance of People's Movements bringing together processes demanding justice - www.meer.com/en/89690-thi...

A small step for each of us, but collectively, big!

A picture of Elon Musk doing a Nazi salute. In the foreground, the text: Turns out hate and bigotry are bad marketing strategies. It's time to Ditch Tesla.

All Text: Elon Musk might be the richest man alive, but Tesla - the company that made him a billionaire - is tanking all over the world. Tesla stocks are down from $480 in December to $350 in January. Let's keep up the pressure and show Tesla shareholders and consumers that investing in this reckless billionaire's company is bad for business and bad for the world.

Image in the background is a protest sign saying "Stop Musk's Takeover". Text in front: We're up against the richest man in teh world - this will only work if everyone joins. To Tesla shareholders and the wider public, we urge you to use your power as investors and consumers by abandoning Elon Musk. Vote against him in shareholder resolutions, sell your Tesla stock, and opt for alternative EV companies. Too much is at stake to let Elon Musk enrich himself off Tesla. Add your name at DitchTesla.com

Elon wants to take over the US (and the world?)? It should cost him. It's time to take on his cushy Tesla gig by tanking the company's value and putting his position...and wealth...in the crosshairs. Join the campaign at DitchTesla.com and share far and wide.

Power and Grace: wild lion, Hluhluwe reserve, South Africa. Last week.